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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.

UK's Prudential plc is acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining operational control and marking a strategic reset for its India business. This move allows Prudential to deploy a wider product suite and leverage Bharti's domestic reach, aiming to boost insurance penetration in India.

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, extended their losses for a fourth consecutive session, plunging nearly 2% on Tuesday. Rising crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, and escalating West Asia conflict uncertainty contributed to the broad-based selloff, impacting IT, realty, and consumer durable stocks.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.

Amaravati, the newly anointed capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is still under construction, but its Quantum Valley project is already luring deeptech startups, scientists and engineers to move in as the first settlers and work on the next frontier of technology

Indian equity markets experienced a downturn Friday, with both Sensex and Nifty closing lower. Renewed military tensions near the Strait of Hormuz dampened investor sentiment, leading to profit-booking across various sectors. While IT stocks showed resilience, PSU banks were significantly impacted. Global markets also reflected cautious sentiment.

The fall in hcl Technologies’ stock price wiped out around Rs 38,000 crore in market value and brought its total market capitalisation down to about Rs 3,53,000 crore.

hcl Group's 50th-anniversary celebration, featuring a concert by Arijit Singh, gained significant social media attention. The company arranged extended Delhi and Noida Metro services until 12:30 am for employees, allowing free entry with hcl IDs. This gesture sparked widespread discussion and mixed reactions online regarding workplace perks and employee benefits.

Dalal Street eyes US-Iran conflict, crude oil, and corporate earnings for direction. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported Q4 results, with the former warning of West Asia conflict risks. Analysts anticipate continued focus on geopolitical developments and their impact on global markets and capital flows.

The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gainers on both exchanges, while companies like Titan and Axis Bank faced declines. Technology and banking stocks showed a general downward trend.

Indian IT giants Hinduja Global Services, Infosys, and hcl Technologies have filed numerous WARN notices in early 2026, exceeding 2025's total. This surge, driven by AI's impact on large deals and shrinking demand for redeployment, signals accelerating restructuring and potential workforce reductions.

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, staged a strong intraday recovery to close higher on Tuesday. Easing crude oil prices, positive global cues, and robust buying in IT stocks fueled the rebound. Despite initial weakness, markets ended firmly in the green, with IT stocks leading the gains.

Indian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday. The Sensex dropped over 900 points. Renewed tensions in West Asia impacted investor sentiment. Rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows also contributed to the decline. Global markets also traded lower. Profit-booking was observed after a recent rally.

Dalal Street opened higher on Tuesday, with benchmark indices rising after a strong rebound in the previous session. Intense buying in banking and IT stocks, coupled with a strengthening rupee, boosted investor confidence. Global markets showed a mixed trend as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions.

A hydrochloric acid tanker overturned on NH-16 in Ganjam district, causing an acid leak. The driver and staff are safe, and authorities are securing the site. In a separate incident, two youths were killed when a stone-laden tractor hit their motorbike in Digapahandi.

US President Trump's conflicting statements on the Iran conflict, suggesting both military success and potential escalation, have triggered global market volatility. Indian stocks initially plunged but recovered, while oil prices surged, impacting nations like Nepal and Bhutan. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies also saw significant declines amid heightened uncertainty.

Noida International Airport's inauguration marks a pivotal moment, transforming western UP's farmlands into a manufacturing and logistics hub along the Yamuna Expressway. Its multi-modal cargo facility, set to open this summer, will boost farm produce exports and attract high-value manufacturing, positioning the region as a key distribution base.

Among individual stocks, Coforge and Persistent Systems surged more than 4% each. TCS, the country’s largest software exporter, advanced around 3%, while LTIMindtree also posted gains of over 3%.